Matt Rudick, Binghamton Rumble Ponies Team Set
Date: April 18, 2026 By: Matt Levine, Binghamton Broadcaster
Box Score: A.J. Ewing*: CF 2 for 5; 1 run; 2 Ks; 2 SBs; Marco Vargas*: SS 0 for 3; 1 run; 2 walks; 1 K; 1 SB; Chris Suero: C 1 for 4; 1 walk; 1 double; Eli Serrano*: DH 1 for 3; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; José Ramos: RF 0 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; D'Andre Smith: 2B 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Nick Lorusso: 1B 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; 1 double; Matt Rudick*: LF 1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Wyatt Young: 3B 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Brendan Girton: 4 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 hits; 3 walks; 5 Ks; Jefry Yan*: 1.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 4 walks; 3 Ks; Douglas Orellana: 1.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 walks; 1 K; Jordan Geber: (H, 1) 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; Ben Simon: (L, 1-1)(BS, 2) 0.1 inning; 2 runs; 1 ER; 2 hits;
AKRON, Ohio – The Binghamton Rumble Ponies (6-7) fell to the Akron RubberDucks, 5-4, on a walk-off squeeze bunt in the bottom of the ninth inning at 7 17 Credit Union Park on Saturday night, after a rain delay that lasted 1 hour, 26 minutes. Binghamton dropped the series, losing four of the first five games.
Binghamton led 4-3 heading into the bottom of the ninth inning. Right-hander Ben Simon (1-1) recorded the first out of the frame on one pitch. Second baseman Christian Knapczyk then reached on an error by shortstop Marco Vargas, and Jose Devers pinch-ran for Knapczyk. Devers reached second base on a wild pitch.
First baseman Jake Fox followed with a game-tying RBI triple to left field, which made it 4-4. Left fielder Matt Rudick slipped on the wet playing surface, after the rain, and the ball got by him, which allowed Fox to reach third as the potential-winning run. Right fielder Guy Lipscomb followed and placed down a walk-off squeeze bunt and Fox scored the winning run.
Binghamton scored in the top of the fourth inning on Rudick’s two-run single, which put the Ponies ahead 2-1. Designated hitter Eli Serrano III also hit a two-run single in the top of the seventh inning, which put the Ponies ahead 4-2. Serrano III has driven in four runs over the last two games.
Akron (9-5) scored in the third inning on left fielder Wuilfredo Antunez’s solo home run. In the sixth inning, left-hander Jefry Yan issued four walks and walked catcher Cameron Barstad with the bases loaded, which tied the game 2-2. In the seventh inning, right-hander Douglas Orellana walked three batters and right-hander Jordan Geber walked Lipscomb, which scored a run and cut Binghamton’s deficit to 4-3. Binghamton walked eight batters and walked in two runs across the sixth and seventh innings.
The Rumble Ponies conclude their series against the RubberDucks (Double-A, Cleveland Guardians) on Sunday at 7 17 Credit Union Park. First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on WNBF News Radio 1290 & 92.1 FM.
Postgame Notes: Center fielder A.J. Ewing (2-for-5, 2 SB) extended his on-base streak to 11 games to start 2026 and he has recorded eight stolen bases in that span…Catcher Chris Suero (1-for-4, 2B, BB) extended his on-base streak to seven games…Second baseman D’Andre Smith (0-for-3, BB, R, K) extended his on-base streak to seven games…Vargas drew two walks and recorded a run and stolen base…Right-hander Brendan Girton started for Binghamton (4.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 HR, 3 BB, 5 K).
Two-run special. ✌️⚾
— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) April 19, 2026
Matt Rudick plates 2 with a single in the 4th to put the Ponies ahead 2-1.
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You're a wizard, Wyatt 🪄⚾️
— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) April 19, 2026
Wyatt Young with a magical play at third base to end the 4th inning and preserve the 2-1 Ponies lead
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Clutch is as clutch does. 🚀
— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) April 19, 2026
Eli Serrano III (@Mets No. 13 prospect) drives in 2 runs with the bases loaded in the 7th to put the Ponies back ahead 4-2.
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Did he really just make that play? Yes, he did!
— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) April 19, 2026
Marco Vargas (@Mets No. 20 prospect) turns an inning ending 6-6-3 double play in the 8th.
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TIED!!!!
— Akron RubberDucks (@AkronRubberDuck) April 19, 2026
Jake Fox ties the game with an RBI triple!!!!! pic.twitter.com/gv5xOmLhDX
SQUEEZE PLAY FOR THE WIN!!! pic.twitter.com/iJQkyIBwMq
— Akron RubberDucks (@AkronRubberDuck) April 19, 2026
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